How Music Heals What Words Can’t with Ann Koplow (293)

About this episode

Ann Koplow discusses the healing power of music and its role in therapy.

Some feelings can’t be said – but they can be sung Ann Koplow shares her journey as a therapist and musician, discussing the healing power of music, her experiences with a rare heart condition, and the importance of authenticity in therapy. She emphasizes the role of shamelessness in creative expression and how songwriting serves as a therapeutic tool for both herself and her clients. The conversation explores the impact of music on mental health, the creation of community through shared experiences, and the necessity of letting go of shame to embrace one’s true self. “Every day is a gift. Let go of your shame. Be your authentic self.” – Ann Koplow, LCSW, CGP About our Guest – Ann Koplow, LCSW, CGP Ann Koplow is a clinical social worker, certified group therapist, and singer-songwriter who uses psychotherapy and music to help people grow and connect. She facilitates six open-access “Coping and Healing” groups a week at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston and is a past president of the Northeastern Society for Group Psychotherapy. She has yet to publish any articles or books about her innovative model for group therapy because she’s…

People in this episode

Hosts: Sue Marriott LCSW, CGP, Ann Kelley PhD

Guest: Ann Koplow

Topics covered

• music therapy
• mental health
• creative expression
• authenticity
• community
• shame

Keywords

• music
• therapy
• healing
• authenticity
• shame
• community
• songwriting

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Books & works: Triggers, Everybody’s Somebody’s Asshole, Catastrophizing, Other People’s Anger, Don’t Kill Yourself, You Don’t Scare Me!

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